More monsoon rains expected in Lahore, parts of Punjab

Intermittent monsoon rains with scattered heavy falls are predicted in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Monday night and the next three days.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a low-pressure system currently located over northwest Madhya Pradesh in India is expected to impact Pakistan within the next 24 to 72 hours. Strong monsoon currents driven by this system will affect the central and upper parts of the country, while a westerly wave is also influencing northern regions.

Under these weather conditions, intermittent monsoon rains are forecast for several cities, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, and many other districts from Monday night over the next three days.

Heavy downpours are particularly likely in northeast Punjab, the Pothohar region, Multan, Khanewal, and Dera Ghazi Khan, including Kot Addu and surrounding areas.

The PMD has warned that these heavy rains may trigger flash flooding in local streams and nullahs in Murree, Galiyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Dera Ghazi Khan, and the upper and northeast Punjab regions.

Landslides and mudslides could disrupt road access in hilly areas such as Murree and Galiyat. Urban flooding is also possible in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, and other cities. Additionally, windstorms could damage electric poles, trees, vehicles, solar panels, and standing crops.

Lahore’s maximum temperature is expected to stay between 30°C and 32°C on Tuesday, and between 29°C and 31°C on Wednesday and Thursday.

During the past 24 hours, widespread rainfall with heavy spells was recorded across Lahore and other parts of upper and central Punjab.

Significant rainfall figures include Okara with 158 mm, Sahiwal 71 mm, Dera Ghazi Khan 51 mm, Bahawalnagar 39 mm, Kot Addu 33 mm, and various localities within Lahore recording between 9 mm and 40 mm. Murree received 32 mm of rain, while moderate showers fell in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and other areas.

Bahawalpur and Multan remained the hottest places in Punjab, both recording maximum temperatures of 35°C. Sargodha recorded a high of 34°C, while Lahore’s maximum temperature reached 31°C with an evening humidity of 88 percent.

Residents in affected areas are advised to stay alert, follow safety guidelines, and keep updated with official weather advisories.